Something I have learned: actually processing emotions

[etherealgoddess]

I didn't realize that every single time I have a difficult emotion, my first instinct is to go and search on the web and research. I'll already know what I'm feeling or why I feel the way I feel and what to do about it, yet I'll keep researching about it. I didn't realize that this was actually emotional avoidance. Now, context is great. But if that's the only thing you do when you feel depressed, that's probably why you're depressed. I just took the time to close all my distractions and really sit in my pain. And wow... I feel a huge relief. I hadn't been able to eat properly for days because of anxiety and depression, and after sitting with that pain (which is not easy by the way), I was able to regain my appetite back. Hopefully this helps someone!